Job Information
Antech Diagnostics Agile Facilitator in Fountain Valley, California
We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.
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Job Purpose/Overview
The Agile Facilitator (also known as Scrum Master) will have the primary responsibility of facilitating the learning and growth of one or more Agile teams in developing a Scaled Agile mindset, improving practices, and guiding them to predictable software delivery.
The Agile Facilitator will lead Agile ceremonies, guiding and supporting teams in establishing and managing effective practices related to delivering software releases in the Scaled Agile Release Train. The Agile Facilitator will be responsible for keeping the team backlog up to date, which will enable visualization of work in progress. The Agile Facilitator will also be responsible to foster an environment of continuous improvement on the team(s).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Team Leader:
Facilitates team ceremonies, collaboration, communication, and conflict management.
Promotes transparency through healthy communications and data integrity.
Monitors and tracks team planning, completion, and implementation metrics
Promoter of Backlog Health:
Works with Product Managers, Product Owners, and team members to learn and practice healthy backlog management and prioritization practices.
Facilitates the execution and improvement of backlog refinement; responsible for ensuring backlog refinement is ongoing for both current and future Program Increments within the Scaled Agile Framework
Teaches and encourages a balanced backlog that delivers valuable features for customers, reduces technical debt, provides business value, and enables product sustainability.
Team Protector:
Assists in dependency management and cross team coordination.
Helps identify and mitigate impediments.
Acts as a buffer between external distractions to minimize disruptions.
Team Coach:
Facilitates continuous improvement and the development of a learning culture on teams.
Mentors team members in healthy Agile development practices, focusing on quality, continuous improvement, and predictable delivery.
Teaches new team members Scaled Agile values, principles, methods and frameworks, practices, and process.
Facilitates team development, mediates conflict, and encourages healthy team dynamics.
Fosters team responsibility, self-accountability, transparency, and self-organization
Leverages coaching skills to help the team learn to solve its own problems
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience as a Scrum Master / Agile Facilitator. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 14 years' experience in a related field.
Working experience in more than one of the following Agile methods or frameworks: Kanban, Scaled Agile, Scrum.
2 or more years’ experience using Azure DevOps.
Experience working with multiple teams is preferred.
Working in Pet Health and/or a regulated environment is a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience and knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Proven track record of delivering products in a predictable and timely manner.
Experience working with multiple teams and ARTs in parallel.
Creative and enthusiastic about doing what it takes to delight our customers.
Ability to understand technical requirements.
Desire to learn the domain and grow in their career
Travel
Percent of time: 10 %
Working Conditions
The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations, and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including the use of cubicles, computers, and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
The Target Pay Range for this position is $98,000 - $130,000 Annually. At Mars, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.
Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits and more:
Medical, Dental, Vision (multiple plans available)
Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life
Short and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
Life Assistance Program
Pet Care Discounts
Several other health and wellness benefits
We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers (https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/about/careers/)